MOSCOW – Russia on Friday published draft security demands that NATO deny membership to Ukraine and other former Soviet countries and roll back the alliance’s military deployments in Central and Eastern Europe – bold ultimatums that are almost certain to be rejected by the U.S. and its allies.
Governor extends state park lodging for displaced Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. – Park accommodations for Kentucky families displaced by last week’s tornado outbreak were extended to a minimum of four weeks, up from an initial two weeks, Gov.
Employees of the Leavenworth public schools will receive what a school board member referred to as premium pay during the second semester. During a meeting this past week, board members voted unanimously to pay classified employees an additional $10 per day and certified employees an additional $20 per day.
When Leavenworth County Historical Society board member Whitney Davis Moulden invited Chris Henchek to attend an open house at the Carroll Mansion Museum recently, she was looking to connect present-day family generations with past history. Henchek, Immaculata High School class of 1986 and current owner of Henchek & Son Stonemasonry, is a grandson of Edward and Mabel Gwartney Henchek, who had deep family roots in Leavenworth County.
A friend recently mentioned her family’s new Christmas tradition of viewing wildlife. After they opened presents and finished their Christmas meal last year, the family loaded up and drove to a nearby wildlife refuge. They were treated to watching more than 200 bald eagles with a couple of golden eagles in the mix. One of the mature bald eagles calmly ate a dead snow goose on the lake’s frozen surface, no doubt a welcome Christmas feast.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The about-face of the Kansas City Chiefs from their 3-4 start to their seven-game winning streak can be traced to the abrupt turnaround of their defense, and that in turn can be traced to the arrival of defensive end Melvin Ingram.
Kentucky-UNC men’s basketball matchup set in COVID-19 shuffle No. 21 Kentucky will now face North Carolina on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic in Las Vegas after each of their opponents had to drop out due to COVID-19 issues.
Here we are again to remind you the pandemic is not over … no matter how many of us wish it was. It should go without saying that this pandemic can’t be wished away.
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of having access to affordable health care. But in Kansas, comprehensive insurance coverage remains out of reach for more than 139,000 low-income adults that could be insured through Medicaid.
This past week has been a time of reflection with the passing of Sen. Bob Dole.